McMinnville, OR, Website

Before gaining its glamorous reputation as a wine-producing center, McMinnville was known as the home of Linfield College, established in 1857. Points of interest include the Renshaw Art Gallery and the Linfield
Little Theatre. McMinnville area boasts excellent public and private schools, McMinnville School District’s five elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school serve over 5,000 students. McMinnville schools provide additional programs such as special education, talented and gifted, English as a Second Language, health, counseling and speech services to assist students in being successful learners. A comprehensive co-curricular program includes p articipation in athletics, music, drama and extended learning activities.

Currently, McMinnville is the wine-making center of Oregon.